melanotic

[ mel-uh-not-ik ]

adjective

, Pathology.

1. of or affected with melanosis

Word History and Origins

Origin of melanotic¹

First recorded in 1820–30; melan- + -otic

Example Sentences

Hip lameness may also be provoked by melanotic or other tumors.

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He makes a distinction between melanotic and pulmonary matter.

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The melanotic matter is easily effaced by washing, while the other is removed with difficulty.

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The tumor, a melanotic sarcoma, was about the size of a small walnut, and located in the small of the back of an elderly lady.

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The black pigment of the cells of melanotic tumors, also called melanin, is not to be directly traced to the hmoglobin.

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